Note: Since by definition "smartphones" are phones that are also
PDA's, the software reviewed here should work with personal digital
assistants that are not "smartphones". Check the operating system
because we'll be reviewing software for Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, Palm,
and BlackBerry devices. -- Editor

I believe in working hard, but at the same time when I'm done working
I'm done! That's why I was really glad to find a slick program
for BlackBerry called Antair BlackBerry Call Screener. What I
like about it is that it quick and easy-to-use, perfect for users with
all levels of experience. Setting it up was quick and easy and it does
an amazing job. As the name implies the program screens calls
coming into your BlackBerry device. In testing it out I tried a number
of screening options. For example, you can tell the program to block
every incoming call. Another option is to block only those who aren't in
your contacts or only calls from unknown numbers.
The cool thing is that you can create profiles so you can quickly switch
between them. For example, I turned on a profile to block all calls
while I was getting a haircut, then toggled over to a profile that would
block all unknown numbers. I found that you can also block
specific phone numbers, or area codes. In testing it out I
blocked my office phone and then called my BlackBerry from that phone.
Antair BlackBerry Call Screener worked perfectly and blocked my
call. Slick. I also found out that when the program blocks a
call it sends it directly to your voice mail. In this way you aren't
bothered by any call that you don't want to receive or respond
to. The program keeps a log of all calls that were blocked. If you wish
you can call back or you can remove the entries, which are also stored
in the internal BlackBerry call log. Antair BlackBerry Call
Screener does an amazing job and I think it's a "must have" for
anyone who works hard and doesn't want to be disturbed by phone calls. I
like it so much that I'm making it a Dr. File Finder Favorite and
those are few and far between. So, if you'd like to maintain your
"quiet time" check it out for yourself. I recommend it!

If you have software you use on your "smartphone" or PDA, come and talk
about it with us in the Forums. We look forward to seeing you there.

About Michael E, Callahan

Michael E. Callahan, known around the world by the trademarked name Dr. File Finder, is regarded as the world's leading expert on shareware. Dr. File Finder works with software programs and developers full-time, and in the average year he evaluates 10,000 programs. Since 1982 he has evaluated over 250,000 software and hardware products. Mr. Callahan began evaluating software online in 1982 and no one has been at it longer. He currently works doing online PR and marketing for software companies, and is the Senior Content Producer for Butterscotch.Com.